Merrill Gardens at Northgate

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Contact Information

Provider License #:	1013
First contact:	Kathy Croft
First contact title:	Community Relations Director
Second contact:	Connie Larkin
Second contact title:	General Manager
Third contact:	Kirsten Korhonen
Third contact title:	Nursing Director, LPN
Address:	11501 - 15th Ave NE
City:	Seattle
State:	WA
Zip:	98125
Phone:	206-362-7250
800 number:	--
TDD Number (Hearing Impaired):	--
Fax:	206-362-2669
Alternate Fax:	--
Email:	marketing.northgate@merrillgardens.com
Marketing Email:	marketing.northgate@merrillgardens.com
Web Address:	http://www.merrillgardens.com
Corporate Affiliation:	Merrill Gardens, LLC
Type of Community:	Assisted Living, Independent Living
Community Description:	--
Total Number Of Units:	122
Year Constructed:	1977

Care Information

Secure, designated unit or alarm:	--
At risk for fall - upon admission:	Yes
Low sodium diet:	Yes
Low sugar diet:	Yes
Mechanical soft diet:	No
Vegetarian diet:	Yes
Hospice care available:	Yes
Adult Day Services:	No

Services - Health Care

Medication Monitoring:	Yes
Injections Given:	No
Blood Sugar Checks:	Yes
Bathing Assistance:	Yes
Dressing Assistance:	Yes
Ambulation Assistance:	Yes
Grooming Assistance:	Yes
Toileting Assistance:	Yes
Bladder Incontinence Management:	Ask provider for details
Bowel Incontinence Management:	Ask provider for details
Oxygen Assistance:	Ask provider for details
Wound Care:	No
Foot Care Available On-site:	Yes
Visiting Physician Or ARNP Services:	Ask provider for details
Levels of Transfer Assistance:	1 person transfers, 1 person transfers
Mechanical Lift Available for Transfers:	No
Nursing staff - describe:	LPN, CNA and Assistants

Services - Dementia Care

Care for people with MILD dementia:	Ask provider for details
Care for people with MODERATE dementia:	Ask provider for details
Care for people with SEVERE dementia:	No
Secure Area For Those Who Wander:	No

Specific Diseases

Diabetes - does not require insulin injections:	Yes
Diabetes - requires help with filling or giving injections:	No
On oxygen:	Yes

Inventory

Studio Apartments:	--
Alcove Apartments:	98
1 Bedroom Apartments:	23
2 Bedroom Apartments:	1
3+ Bedroom Apartments:	0
Cottages or Homes:	--

Monthly Rates

Second Person Monthly Fee Range:	-- to 500
Studio Monthly Ranging From:	1395 to 1995
Alcove Monthly Ranging From:	-- to --
1 BR Monthly Ranging From:	2295 to 2625
2 BR Monthly Ranging From:	-- to 3400
3 BR Monthly Ranging From:	-- to --
Cottage Or Home Monthly Ranging From:	-- to --
Promotional or special offers available:	--

Rate Structures

Range of Move-in Fees:	750 to 750
Range of Community/Administration Fees:	1695 to 2625
Special offer to income-qualifying older adults?:	Yes
Explanation of financial requirements for admission:	--
Medicaid Accepted:	Ask provider for details
Allow conversion to COPES / Medicaid / Medical:	Ask provider for details
How many months must resident pay privately before rolling over to Medicaid?:	--

Range of Entrance Fees

This community charges entrance fees:	No
Explanation of Entrance Fee Option:	--
Studios:	-- to --
Alcoves:	-- to --
1 BRs:	-- to --
2 BRs:	-- to --
3 BRs:	-- to --
Cottage Or Homes:	-- to --

Service Levels

Pricing Method for Assisted Living Services:	Points
Price Ranges of Assisted Living Services:	600 to 1800

Activities

Van or Bus:	Yes
Transportation To Physician Appointments:	Yes
Fitness Program:	Yes
People On Activity Staff:	2

Services - Meals

Meal plan explanation:	--
Meals Available:	Yes
Seating in dining room:	Ask provider for details
Tray Service If Resident Is Ill:	Yes
Flexible Meal Plan:	Yes
(May vary on weekends):	--
Breakfast Times :	7:30 am to 11:00 am
Lunch Times :	11:30 am to 6:00 pm
Dinner Times :	11:30 pm to 6:00 pm

Services - Housekeeping & Laundry

Laundry Services:	Ask provider
Washer/Dryer-Laundry Services:	Washers and Dryers are in a community space
Housekeeping Frequency:	Weekly

Amenities - Resident Apartments

Air Conditioning (In Resident Apartments):	No
Type of Heat:	Electric
Cable TV Included:	Yes
Telephone Included:	No
Renovation to Apartment Allowed At Resident's Expense:	Ask provider for details
Carpet Choice Allowed At Move In:	Ask provider for details
Walk-in Showers Available:	Ask provider for details
Bath Tubs Available:	Some living units have bath tubs
Emergency Pull Cords/Buttons No Charge:	Yes
Description of Kitchen Options:	Full kitchen in all apartments

Amenities - Community

# of Elevators:	1
Secure Entrance (locked at times):	Yes
Walking Paths:	Yes
Outdoor Seating Patios:	Yes
Resident has Access to Computers:	Yes
Free Internet access in a community area:	Yes
Guest Room:	Yes
Gift Shop:	No
Beauty Barber Shop:	Yes
Swimming Pool - Indoor:	No
Swimming Pool - Outdoor:	No
Hot Tub/Whirlpool:	No
Tub Room:	No
Gardening Area:	Yes
Additional Storage Available:	Yes
Nearest Hospital Name:	Northwest Hospital
Nearest Hospital Distance (miles):	2
Parking Description:	Assigned parking for a fee
Transportation Options:	--

Policies

Alcohol may be brought by the resident to the dining room:	Yes
Alcohol Served in the Dining Room:	Ask provider for details
Pets - Dogs Allowed:	Yes
Pets - Cats Allowed:	Yes
Pets - Allowed To Visit:	Yes
Pet Deposit - Refundable:	--
Pet Deposit - NonRefundable:	850
Smoking Area - Designated Outdoor:	Yes

Staffing

Total Number Of Staff Members:	40
Total Number Of Staff From 11PM To 7AM:	3

Areas Served

King County - North King - East of I-5

Listed Under

Housing & Care - Retirement Living & Continuing Care Retirement Communities

Housing & Care - Assisted Living Communities

This listing was last updated on 8/18/2010.

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